Mitral and aortic regurgitation in Behçet's syndrome

J M Peńa; J Garcia-Alegria; F Garcia-Fernandez; F Arnalich; F J Barbado; J J Vazquez

doi:10.1136/ard.44.9.637

Mitral and aortic regurgitation in Behçet's syndrome

Ann Rheum Dis. 1985 Sep;44(9):637-9. doi: 10.1136/ard.44.9.637.

Authors

J M Peńa, J Garcia-Alegria, F Garcia-Fernandez, F Arnalich, F J Barbado, J J Vazquez

Abstract

A 35-year-old man with definite Behçet's disease developed acute mitral and aortic regurgitation. Valvular disease, we believed, was another manifestation of this disease. Cardiac involvement in Behçet's disease and the role of prednisone therapy are discussed.

Publication types

Case Reports
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Adult
Aortic Valve Insufficiency / diagnosis
Aortic Valve Insufficiency / etiology*
Behcet Syndrome / complications*
Humans
Male
Mitral Valve Insufficiency / diagnosis
Mitral Valve Insufficiency / etiology*
Phonocardiography